Rec Sports will host a dodgeball tournament on Jan. 27 to kick off the spring intramural season. The tournament began six years ago, when dodgeball started to gain increased popularity, thanks to movies such as “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story”.

On average, about eight to ten teams compete, but Bill Craddock, director of Rec Sports, hopes for an even better turnout this year.

“It’s a great thing to do on a Thursday night,” Craddock said.

He also says that students can not only support the competing teams, but participate as well. Senior exercise science major Rachel Owens is forming a team from Buff Hall for the tournament. Winners will receive intramural championship t-shirts, however that’s not the only incentive for some students.

“It’s fun and active, and who doesn’t love dodgeball?” Owens said.

Teams can sign up in the Rec Sports office at the Activities Center until Jan. 26. The tournament will take place Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Activities Center’s all-purpose room.